2nd suspect sought in Murder investigation of Jamilla Smith surrenders to investigators

UPDATE, 04/19/2024, 3:12 P.M. – According to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan Alexander Hampton, Jr., the second suspect wanted in the disappearance of Jamilla Smith, has turned himself in.

Authorities say Hampton surrendered to Aiken County Investigators and has been charged with Accessory after the Fact to Murder.

According to ACSO, the charge stems from the investigation into the disappearance of Jamilla Smith and is the second suspect to be arrested in relation to this investigation.

Authorities state that Hampton is currently being held in the Aiken County Detention Center.

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating another Murder suspect in the Jamilla Smith investigation.

35-year-old Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr. of Augusta, is wanted for Accessory after the fact to Murder.

He’s described as is Black male, approximately 6’2” tall, 160 lbs., black hair and brown eyes.

Hampton does have ties to Augusta, GA and Aiken County.

Jamilla Smith Disappearance Investigation Timeline:

• 12/06/23 – Family and friends speaking out as the search continues for Jamilla Smith
• 12/08/23 – Search continues for missing Aiken County mother; incident reports reveal pattern of domestic violence
• 12/09/23 – $5K reward for information leading to the whereabouts of missing Aiken County mother
• 12/18/23 – Family of missing woman Jamilla Smith wants SLED, FBI to take over case
• 12/23/23 – Missing Aiken County mom Jamilla Smith’s case now homicide
• 01/14/24 – New charges added to suspect in missing Aiken County mother’s case
• 01/29/24 – Family of Jamilla Smith pleads for free legal help in missing, homicide case

On December 23rd, 2023, Daniel Gabriel Harmon (34) was served an arrest warrant, charging him with Murder.

He was taken into custody on December 5, 2023 in the 400 block of Carpentersville Road for an outstanding arrest warrant, charging him with Domestic Violence 2nd Degree.

Harmon was later charged with Kidnapping in relation to the disappearance of Smith.

If anyone has any information on this investigation, the whereabouts of Hampton, they’re encouraged to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-648-6811. Tipsters can also send a message about this case by going to www.aikencountysheriff.net .

This is a developing story.

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